Recruiter Salary in New York

Pay ranges below come from 20 current recruiter listings that disclose salary in New York, updated daily. We only show what employers actually post — never estimates.

Median base pay

from 20 disclosed ranges

$97,500/yr

$39,520$74,000 – $132,500 typical$195,000

Highest-paying employers in New York

Acquisition Networkup to $240,000
Reindeer, Incup to $180,000
MSCI Incup to $162,000
Landing Pointup to $150,000
Fourth Floorup to $140,000

Highest disclosed figure per employer in the current feed.

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Recruiter roles in New York that list pay

Real current listings, highest disclosed pay first.

Executive Recruiter - New York

Acquisition Network · New York, New York

$150,000 - $240,000

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Talent Acquisition Partner, Go To Market

Reindeer, Inc · New York, New York

$120,000 - $180,000

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Strategic VP Talent Acquisition & 360 Recruiter

MSCI Inc · New York, New York

$128,000 - $162,000

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Corporate Recruiter: Full-Cycle Hiring & Strategy

Landing Point · New York, New York

$125,000 - $150,000

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Retail Recruiter - Luxury RTW Brand in NYC!

Fourth Floor · New York, New York

$125,000 - $140,000

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What moves Recruiter pay

Seniority

Years of experience and scope are the biggest lever — senior recruiter roles routinely clear the top of the range above.

Company & industry

Larger and high-margin employers pay more for the same recruiter title than smaller or non-profit ones.

Local market

Cost of living and local demand shift New York offers up or down versus the national figure.

Frequently asked

How much does a Recruiter make in New York?

Based on 20 disclosed ranges in our current feed, the median is around $97,500 per year. Actual pay varies by experience, company, and specialty.

Where do these numbers come from?

Real job listings in Climbr's feed that publish a salary range, refreshed daily and annualized for comparison. We don't use survey estimates or model-generated figures — if employers don't post pay, we don't show a number.

How can I earn more as a Recruiter?

Target the higher-paying employers above, tailor your resume to each role so it clears applicant screens, and negotiate against the posted range. Climbr scores your resume against each job and rewrites bullets to match — free to start.

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